MEN’S STUDY GROUPS
The Journey (Men’s Study): Join Shane Burt-Miller in the SGA office on Thursdays at 8PM to journey together with other guys through examining the fundamentals of our faith. Contact Shane Burt-Miller () for more information.
Learning God’s Answers for Today’s Problems (Men’s Study): This group will study the book of Proverbs with the hope of discovering God’s truth and wisdom for everyday circumstances and coming to a fresh understanding of God’s guidance and interest in their lives. The group will be led by Sidney Karr and Dr. Scott Turcott at 6-7PM on Wednesdays in the Young 3rd Fl. Lounge. Contact Sidney Karr () for further information.
WOMEN’S STUDY GROUPS
A Woman’s Worth (Women’s Group): The mission of A Woman’s Worth is to empower ENC female students in all aspects of life including spirituality, academics, professional, personal and community. A Woman’s Worth will help females develop identity, individuality and self-confidence through networking, relationships, interpersonal skills and fellowship. This ministry will focus on guiding women to seek worth within. We will serve God, our community, and fellow members through community service and awareness. We will celebrate diverse cultures and embrace our unity as women. Contact Alexandria Cabral () for more information.
STUDY GROUPS FOR ALL
Bible Study with Professor Joseph Williams: Join Professor Joseph Williams and his wife Glory as they lead a Bible study at their home (113 Elm Ave.) on Sunday Evenings at 7:30PM. Together the group will work through 2 Timothy. Contact Professor Williams for more information: ().
Bible Lies Your Sunday School Told You with Professor Matt Henry (Co-ed Bible Study): In this study we will revisit Bible stories often taught in Sunday school and reexamine what we missed, misunderstood, or we feel was horribly misrepresented. We’ll seek to (re)read a number of stories to find their practical use for daily faith and practice, while engaging in some good old-fashioned Bible nerdity. Monday nights from 4-5 pm starting January 23rd. All are welcome. Contact Professor Henry () for more information.
Films for Discussion: As media is a powerful means of communication, it can also be a helpful way to discuss Christian life. This group will review and discuss films such as: To Save a Life, Facing the Giants, Chronicles of Narnia, Left Behind, etc. Contact Michael Tempesta for meeting times and location ().
Reposition Yourself: Living Life without Limits: Join Professor Laurie Giles for a journey through the book “Reposition Yourself: Living Life without Limits” as you learn how to succeed in life by re-evaluating and reconstructing your attitudes and applying Christian principles to adjust to the many changes that life brings. Contact Professor Laurie Giles () for more information.
Crazy Love: The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him. Sharing from his own life struggles and sacrifices, author Francis Chan issues a call for selfless, Christ-like living. Let the love you have received from God impact your life like never before. Group meets at 9pm on Thursday’s in Munro Parlor. Contact Patty Vazquez at () for more information.
Pilgrimage of a Soul: You can only go so far for so long before you find the limits of yourself. But in Pilgrimage of a Soul we see that contemplation is essential--not only to a life of sustained commitment to the justice and righteousness of God, but to the growth in faith and discipleship that the Holy Spirit beckons each of us to. "Weakness, inferiority, absence and death are turned upside down in these pages, as Phileena Heuertz (who will also be our chapel speaker at ENC in the fall) engages the reader's holy imagination with Christ's good gifts of strength, mutuality, presence and life. Prepare to be transformed." Contact Jennie Williams for more information (). Together the group will decide the meeting time and location.
Round-Table: Bring your questions and thoughts on the biblical scripture or life to the Round-Table Ministry. It will be a time of fellowship and getting a more rounded perspective on faith, life, and God. Location: Hebrews Café. Starting February 8th at 8pm. Contact Julita Bailey ()
COUPLE STUDY GROUPS
Bible Study on College Dating & Relationships: This group is led by staff member Lauren Frost and Adjunct Professor Brandon Frost who met at ENC and married after college. The group will focus on discussing college dating relationships and the importance of God’s centrality in these relationships. Brandon and Lauren have a passion for sharing their college dating experience as well as what goes into a Christ centered marriage. Couples at any stage in their relationship are welcome! Contact Lauren and Brandon Frost () for more information.
Relationship How-To’s (Couples Group): This group will run for 6 weeks starting on Thursday, February 2 at 12:30-1:30pm in the President’s Dining Room. Couples that have dated no less than 1 month are invited to attend. Topics discussed will be: How to communicate effectively; How to fight fairly; How to communicate difficult things; How intimate do I want to become physically; and others. Please contact the groups’ facilitator Anke Thorne at 617-745-3867 or if you are interested in participating.
Two Additional Groups:
Divorce Care: Have you experienced divorce in your family? Do you wonder how to move from broken to healthy relationships? Together we will explore letting go of guilt, pain, and anger. Discover new ways to enrich your own relationships. For more information contact Jennie Williams ().
Grief Share: If you have experienced a loss in your life that would like prayer and support for, please contact us about the possibility of joining a group and we will journey together. Contact Jennie Williams () for more information.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN GROUP OR WOULD LIKE TO CHECK OUT CHRISTIAN BOOK RESOURCES, STOP BY THE OFFICE OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IN ANGELL 22 OR CONTACT JENNIE WILLIMAS ()
